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AK03 BYA

2003 Ford Mondeo

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,339 mi
Last recorded79,339 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 BYA
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 79,339 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid to rear. (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside front tyre badly worn on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front tyre worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Mar 2023 79,338 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid to rear. (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside front tyre badly worn on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front tyre worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 77,356 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 76,594 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 75,567 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 75,567 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 70,959 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 67,676 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 64,439 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Mar 2016 61,486 miles

All brake discs are corroded on edges and are lipped

Nearside Front Tyre side wall is perished

Nearside Rear Lamp lense is cracked

Offside Rear Tyre is cracked

Pass 16 Mar 2015 56,857 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 53,088 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 50,470 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 50,470 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 46,047 miles

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 23 Feb 2011 41,841 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 37,286 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 33,537 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 21,974 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 7,535 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 3,834 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Mondeo?

Based on 12,239,875 MOT tests across 1,205,291 vehicles.

70.1%
Pass Rate
7,416
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,205,291
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 610,562
Brake pipe excessively corroded 513,490
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 357,218
position lamp(s) not working 250,827
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 244,051
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AK03 BYA is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Mondeo models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 88,659 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Mondeo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 610,562 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK03 BYA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Mondeo typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Mondeo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AK03 BYA registered?

AK03 BYA is a 2003 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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